New Posts for Wednesday - All Nice Posts Welcome

[NYgirl]

I found out that this was working and the counter reset after something happened to our board earlier today.

I wanted to make sure we got at least a good thread going in here!

Welcome back guys...you know I love almost each and every single one of you with all my heart.

Thanks for the WONDERFUL works you do in here. Supporting, educating, nursing hurt feelings and being such wonderful PEOPLE.  You provide such great fellowship during such a tough time that I am ETERNALLY greatful to you all.

Debby

[dyce]

Thankyou for starting the new post! Its really encouraging to read your comments. Awhile back when you commented on my future bx it gave me a positive outlook on starting tx! you are a real inspiration!!!!

rick

[Magnum]

Thanks to everyone for your well wishes and words of hope. Even if my 4th treatment doesn't work, I will not surrender to the invaders. They've been getting free rent in me for too long and it's now time for eviction.

I'm mentally and physically prepared. I have my ice cream ready, a good movie ready, extra blanket, friends nearby, friends here. Who could ask for more?

This will naturally be a bumpy ride, but as all of us on TX know, the end result is the reward. Treatment is not forever, but the cure is. Good luck and God bless you all...

Magnum

[GoofyDad]

"..ALMOST gave into the short tx that is somewhat promoted on a very small scale..."

Awwww c'mon Chev.... that's just not right. I'm in the process of making an informed decision on the duration of my tx, based on a number of inputs - not the least of which is the collective learned opinion a gaggle of hepatologists who are current in thier field and quite respected. The final decision, which may or may not be a shortened tx, will not be a matter of anyone giving in, I assure you.

I also think it would be a mischaracterization to say the hepatology team in question 'promotes' truncated tx; I believe they make informed recommendations based on their careful evaluation of risks and rewards of treatment cycles for their individual patients.

Things change, ya know?

[NikoS]

thanks chev - I did 24 weeks too... I know misty had a lot on her plate so I've kept her on my radar... I thought post tx would be easy but I found it a real up hil battle... but then I decided a few weeks back to jump headlong into life so I:

started the gym
got a new job which I start in a week
and started getting out & about amongst the human race

this disease has been such a huge part of my life for a decade but I recently noticed I don't talk about it so much anymore & am moving on, whether it stays at bay or not - it's time to just enjoy what I have...

funniest part so far hsa been my hair growing back, I have all these 2 inch bits all over my head that just stick out everywhere in between the longer hair, but at least it's gowing back...

all the best to you - will take your advice & ignore - just feel sorry for the real Kalio !

[RiverGal]

Wow!  What an inspiration you are to me...and many others. I'm sure.  I'm also a non-responder.  Snook and I started tx at the same time, so it's been a while.  Love your attitude and positive outlook.  Even though I haven't yet cleared, I am not going to become disheartened or stop trying, either.

All the best to you, and I will be sending loads of positive energy your way!

~River

[honey11]

Hey Snookkkkkkkkk!!!! Yeah!!!!  Great News,,,you made it to the other side and looks like you on your way now to a non hep free life!  I'm so happy for you,,,,I know its been rough on you and your wife but I'm sure the two of you are closer because of it! Congratulations!

Genedog,,,According to your info on the thread down below,,,,That if ast is bigger then alt,,,,drinking is involved,,,Well all through my tx my ast was bigger lol,,,Thats ast,,,not ass and I wasn't drinking...